I cook my steel-cut oats overnight in the slow cooker and set the timer so that it has a little bit of time to cool before I add anything to it. Otherwise the protein powder seems to get a little grainy when it is added. I've tried it in coffee and it did the same thing--yuck.<br><br>
Then I'll add a scoop of either vanilla or unflavored protein powder, a little brown sugar, a tbs. of chopped walnuts and a cup of slightly defrosted mixed frozen berries (raspberries, blackberries and blueberries--3 pounds at Sam's Club for about $7.50). Usually I'll add a half cup of milk as well. The sour from the berries helps to counteract any chalky/pasty taste from the protein powder.<br><br>
Lisa